Hi B, I'd never thought of baking as a mindfulness exercise! I usually bake on a slob out day, doing my rock moves to some good music. (Aside... I was thinking my generation when we get into the care home stage of our lives will be chilling out to heavy metal, punk, glam & headbanging to the Quo...

Hi all, I'm totally skint this week, so as there's loads of flour etc in the cupboard, I thought i'd have a go at making bread & biscuits to save money. Flapjack - manna from Heaven :) Biscuits - a bit bland so put a choc button on each. Choc buttons were delish :D Bread ... what's that song by ...

Hi anne12, A psychiatrist told me once that I could refuse medication while I was in the community at home, but not under section in hospital. Also if a diagnosis is given in hospital, the patient has to accept it. You do have rights under the Mental Health Act, MIND & Rethink can help with advi...

Hi, You can get advice from the Citizens' Advice Bureau, or most solicitors offer an initial free half hour session where you can seek advice. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ Mind have a legal helpline, they might be able to point you to other sources of advice 0300 466 6463 l...

Hi Max, I've had problems since I was about 3. I had a very emotionally deprived chiuldhood & some physical abuse. Mainly it was emotional & physical neglect. It was mainly from my dad. On his side his mother, sister & 2 of her kids were similarly affected. On my mum's side, a couple of ...